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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.96, 738.59 and 330.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.96, 738.59 and 330.37 is: 495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.96 : 738.59 = 330.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.96/738.59 = 330.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.96x = 738.59 × 330.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.96x = 244,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,004.48/491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.98

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