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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.86, 721.08 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.86, 721.08 and 326.82 is: 490.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.86 : 721.08 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.86/721.08 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.86x = 721.08 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.86x = 235,663.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,663.37/480.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.09

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