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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.56, 736.10 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.56, 736.10 and 325.62 is: 488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.56 : 736.10 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.56/736.10 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.56x = 736.10 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.56x = 239,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,688.47/490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.61

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