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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 488.70 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 488.70 and 326.84 is: 486.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 488.70 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/488.70 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 488.70 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 159,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,724.26/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.49

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