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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 733.46 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 733.46 and 296.73 is: 444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 733.46 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/733.46 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 733.46 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 217,638.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,638.10/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.11

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