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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.94, 732.03 and 326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.94, 732.03 and 326.31 is: 488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.94 : 732.03 = 326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.94/732.03 = 326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.94x = 732.03 × 326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.94x = 238,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,868.71/488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.54

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