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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.95, 487.27 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.95, 487.27 and 326.44 is: 486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.95 : 487.27 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.95/487.27 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.95x = 487.27 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.95x = 159,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,064.42/326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.51

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