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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.33, 738.67 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.33, 738.67 and 328.46 is: 492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.33 : 738.67 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.33/738.67 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.33x = 738.67 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.33x = 242,619.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,619.03/492.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.80

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