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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.88, 738.08 and 326.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.88, 738.08 and 326.95 is: 490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.88 : 738.08 = 326.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.88/738.08 = 326.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.88x = 738.08 × 326.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.88x = 241,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,314.23/491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.60

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