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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.48, 732.15 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.48, 732.15 and 326.82 is: 488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.48 : 732.15 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.48/732.15 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.48x = 732.15 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.48x = 239,281.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,281.26/489.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.85

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