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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.24, 734.13 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.24, 734.13 and 328.05 is: 492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.24 : 734.13 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.24/734.13 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.24x = 734.13 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.24x = 240,831.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,831.35/489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.26

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