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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.96, 733.62 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.96, 733.62 and 327.12 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.96 : 733.62 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.96/733.62 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.96x = 733.62 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.96x = 239,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,981.77/489.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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