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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.12, 734.44 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.12, 734.44 and 327.22 is: 490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.12 : 734.44 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.12/734.44 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.12x = 734.44 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.12x = 240,323.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,323.46/490.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.34

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