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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.30, 732.44 and 327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.30, 732.44 and 327.31 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.30 : 732.44 = 327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.30/732.44 = 327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.30x = 732.44 × 327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.30x = 239,733.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,733.92/488.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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