Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.33, 731.50 and 326.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 487.33, 731.50 and 326.14 is: 489.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487.33 : 731.50 = 326.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487.33/731.50 = 326.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487.33x = 731.50 × 326.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487.33x = 238,568.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,568.77/487.33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489.55
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