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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.70, 737.52 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.70, 737.52 and 328.23 is: 492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.70 : 737.52 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.70/737.52 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.70x = 737.52 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.70x = 242,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,076.19/491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.32

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