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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.42, 734.82 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.42, 734.82 and 326.80 is: 489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.42 : 734.82 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.42/734.82 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.42x = 734.82 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.42x = 240,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,139.18/490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.66

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