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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.83, 735.25 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.83, 735.25 and 328.64 is: 493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.83 : 735.25 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.83/735.25 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.83x = 735.25 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.83x = 241,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,632.56/489.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.30

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