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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.93, 733.95 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.93, 733.95 and 327.66 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.93 : 733.95 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.93/733.95 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.93x = 733.95 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.93x = 240,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,486.06/489.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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