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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.81, 720.80 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.81, 720.80 and 326.04 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.81 : 720.80 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.81/720.80 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.81x = 720.80 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.81x = 235,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,008.00/479.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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