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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.51, 741.26 and 321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.51, 741.26 and 321.29 is: 481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.51 : 741.26 = 321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.51/741.26 = 321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.51x = 741.26 × 321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.51x = 238,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,159.43/494.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.61

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