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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.66, 735.36 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.66, 735.36 and 328.15 is: 491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.66 : 735.36 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.66/735.36 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.66x = 735.36 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.66x = 241,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,308.38/490.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.80

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