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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.36, 732.86 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.36, 732.86 and 326.12 is: 489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.36 : 732.86 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.36/732.86 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.36x = 732.86 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.36x = 239,000.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,000.30/488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.39

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