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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 488.19 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 488.19 and 285.96 is: 426.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 488.19 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/488.19 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 488.19 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 139,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,605.72/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.97

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