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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 488.84 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 488.84 and 326.70 is: 486.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 488.84 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/488.84 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 488.84 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 159,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,702.39/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.42

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