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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.04, 732.84 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.04, 732.84 and 294.48 is: 440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.04 : 732.84 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.04/732.84 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.04x = 732.84 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.04x = 215,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,806.72/490.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.39

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