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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.66, 742.32 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.66, 742.32 and 320.90 is: 481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.66 : 742.32 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.66/742.32 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.66x = 742.32 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.66x = 238,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,210.49/494.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.56

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