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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 720.12 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 720.12 and 326.04 is: 488.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 720.12 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/720.12 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 720.12 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 234,787.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,787.92/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.65

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