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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.22, 719.83 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.22, 719.83 and 326.16 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.22 : 719.83 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.22/719.83 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.22x = 719.83 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.22x = 234,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,779.75/480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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