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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 733.05 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 733.05 and 328.05 is: 490.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 733.05 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/733.05 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 733.05 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 240,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,477.05/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.72

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