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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.96, 730.62 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.96, 730.62 and 325.12 is: 486.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.96 : 730.62 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.96/730.62 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.96x = 730.62 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.96x = 237,539.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,539.17/487.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.80

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