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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.89, 736.26 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.89, 736.26 and 326.98 is: 489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.89 : 736.26 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.89/736.26 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.89x = 736.26 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.89x = 240,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,742.29/491.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.42

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