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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.38, 741.84 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.38, 741.84 and 321.04 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.38 : 741.84 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.38/741.84 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.38x = 741.84 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.38x = 238,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,160.31/494.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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