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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.32, 730.98 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.32, 730.98 and 325.32 is: 487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.32 : 730.98 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.32/730.98 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.32x = 730.98 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.32x = 237,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,802.41/487.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.98

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