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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.41, 488.67 and 283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.41, 488.67 and 283.03 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.41 : 488.67 = 283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.41/488.67 = 283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.41x = 488.67 × 283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.41x = 138,308.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,308.27/326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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