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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.65, 741.44 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.65, 741.44 and 321.44 is: 481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.65 : 741.44 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.65/741.44 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.65x = 741.44 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.65x = 238,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,327.23/494.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.81

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