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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.64, 735.98 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.64, 735.98 and 320.72 is: 481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.64 : 735.98 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.64/735.98 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.64x = 735.98 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.64x = 236,043.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,043.51/490.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.09

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