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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.40, 736.02 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.40, 736.02 and 326.52 is: 489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.40 : 736.02 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.40/736.02 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.40x = 736.02 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.40x = 240,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,325.25/491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.06

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