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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.10, 735.83 and 325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.10, 735.83 and 325.09 is: 488.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.10 : 735.83 = 325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.10/735.83 = 325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.10x = 735.83 × 325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.10x = 239,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,209.95/490.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.08

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