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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 732.78 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489, 732.78 and 326.28 is: 488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 732.78 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/732.78 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 732.78 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 239,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,091.46/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.94

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