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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 488.19 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 488.19 and 323.88 is: 483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 488.19 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/488.19 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 488.19 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 158,114.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,114.98/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.89

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