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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.72, 735.54 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.72, 735.54 and 328 is: 491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.72 : 735.54 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.72/735.54 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.72x = 735.54 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.72x = 241,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,257.12/490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.64

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