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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.07, 733.60 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.07, 733.60 and 325.60 is: 488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.07 : 733.60 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.07/733.60 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.07x = 733.60 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.07x = 238,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,857.51/489.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.39

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