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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.74, 736.53 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.74, 736.53 and 328.66 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.74 : 736.53 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.74/736.53 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.74x = 736.53 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.74x = 242,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,067.95/491.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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