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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.91, 749.05 and 326.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.91, 749.05 and 326.00 is: 489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.91 : 749.05 = 326.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.91/749.05 = 326.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.91x = 749.05 × 326.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.91x = 244,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,189.25/498.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.45

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