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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.26, 733.70 and 327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.26, 733.70 and 327.26 is: 490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.26 : 733.70 = 327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.26/733.70 = 327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.26x = 733.70 × 327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.26x = 240,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,110.66/489.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.76

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