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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.92, 734.34 and 327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.92, 734.34 and 327.38 is: 490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.92 : 734.34 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.92/734.34 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.92x = 734.34 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.92x = 240,408.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,408.23/489.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.71

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