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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.71, 735.21 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.71, 735.21 and 328.12 is: 492.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.71 : 735.21 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.71/735.21 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.71x = 735.21 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.71x = 241,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,235.27/489.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.61

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