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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.66, 736.24 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.66, 736.24 and 326.24 is: 489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.66 : 736.24 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.66/736.24 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.66x = 736.24 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.66x = 240,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,190.94/490.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.53

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