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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.31, 737.78 and 328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.31, 737.78 and 328.91 is: 493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.31 : 737.78 = 328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.31/737.78 = 328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.31x = 737.78 × 328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.31x = 242,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,657.89/491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.90

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