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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.84, 733.05 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.84, 733.05 and 326.63 is: 489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.84 : 733.05 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.84/733.05 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.84x = 733.05 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.84x = 239,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,437.95/488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.81

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