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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.03, 735.18 and 316.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.03, 735.18 and 316.78 is: 475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.03 : 735.18 = 316.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.03/735.18 = 316.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.03x = 735.18 × 316.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.03x = 232,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,890.32/490.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.26

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