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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.76, 731.31 and 324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.76, 731.31 and 324.98 is: 487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.76 : 731.31 = 324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.76/731.31 = 324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.76x = 731.31 × 324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.76x = 237,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,661.12/487.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.25

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