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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 731.28 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 731.28 and 325.28 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 731.28 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/731.28 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 731.28 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 237,870.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,870.76/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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