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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.11, 733.94 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.11, 733.94 and 316.77 is: 474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.11 : 733.94 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.11/733.94 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.11x = 733.94 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.11x = 232,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,490.17/490.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.36

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