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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.83, 732.25 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.83, 732.25 and 326.64 is: 490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.83 : 732.25 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.83/732.25 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.83x = 732.25 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.83x = 239,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,182.14/487.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.30

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