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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.93, 732.44 and 326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.93, 732.44 and 326.25 is: 488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.93 : 732.44 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.93/732.44 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.93x = 732.44 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.93x = 238,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,959.37/488.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.74

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