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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.32, 733.28 and 324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.32, 733.28 and 324.04 is: 486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.32 : 733.28 = 324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.32/733.28 = 324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.32x = 733.28 × 324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.32x = 237,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,612.05/488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.59

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