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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.09, 730.68 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.09, 730.68 and 324.28 is: 486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.09 : 730.68 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.09/730.68 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.09x = 730.68 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.09x = 236,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,944.91/487.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.45

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