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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 734.91 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 734.91 and 328.34 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 734.91 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/734.91 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 734.91 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 241,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,300.35/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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