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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.80, 730.16 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.80, 730.16 and 325.47 is: 488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.80 : 730.16 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.80/730.16 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.80x = 730.16 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.80x = 237,645.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,645.18/486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.18

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