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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.14, 735.15 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.14, 735.15 and 326.28 is: 488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.14 : 735.15 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.14/735.15 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.14x = 735.15 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.14x = 239,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,864.74/491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.38

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