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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.84, 747.84 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.84, 747.84 and 328 is: 490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.84 : 747.84 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.84/747.84 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.84x = 747.84 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.84x = 245,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,291.52/499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.74

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