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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.81, 488.76 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.81, 488.76 and 290.48 is: 434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.81 : 488.76 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.81/488.76 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.81x = 488.76 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.81x = 141,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,975.00/326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.43

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