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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.70, 731.96 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.70, 731.96 and 325.50 is: 488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.70 : 731.96 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.70/731.96 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.70x = 731.96 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.70x = 238,252.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,252.98/487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.52

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