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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.83, 732.03 and 326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.83, 732.03 and 326.71 is: 489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.83 : 732.03 = 326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.83/732.03 = 326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.83x = 732.03 × 326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.83x = 239,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,161.52/488.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.25

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