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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.64, 485.97 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.64, 485.97 and 325.38 is: 484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.64 : 485.97 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.64/485.97 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.64x = 485.97 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.64x = 158,124.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,124.92/326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.10

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