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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.95, 741.92 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.95, 741.92 and 321.72 is: 482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.95 : 741.92 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.95/741.92 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.95x = 741.92 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.95x = 238,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,690.50/494.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.25

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