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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.96, 733.86 and 323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.96, 733.86 and 323.97 is: 486.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.96 : 733.86 = 323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.96/733.86 = 323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.96x = 733.86 × 323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.96x = 237,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,745.87/488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.23

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