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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.20, 733.79 and 327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.20, 733.79 and 327.20 is: 490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.20 : 733.79 = 327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.20/733.79 = 327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.20x = 733.79 × 327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.20x = 240,093.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,093.24/489.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.79

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