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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.62, 731.82 and 325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.62, 731.82 and 325.84 is: 488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.62 : 731.82 = 325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.62/731.82 = 325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.62x = 731.82 × 325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.62x = 238,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,456.23/488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.02

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