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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.27, 736.63 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.27, 736.63 and 324.20 is: 486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.27 : 736.63 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.27/736.63 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.27x = 736.63 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.27x = 238,816.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,816.48/491.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.13

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