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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 489.83 and 83.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 489.83 and 83.07 is: 124.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 489.83 = 83.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/489.83 = 83.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 489.83 × 83.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 40,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,689.76/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.61

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