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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490, 733.17 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490, 733.17 and 306.54 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490 : 733.17 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490/733.17 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490x = 733.17 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490x = 224,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,745.93/490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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