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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.59, 732.93 and 325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.59, 732.93 and 325.78 is: 488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.59 : 732.93 = 325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.59/732.93 = 325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.59x = 732.93 × 325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.59x = 238,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,773.94/488.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.70

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