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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490, 735.48 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490, 735.48 and 262.48 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490 : 735.48 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490/735.48 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490x = 735.48 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490x = 193,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,048.79/490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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