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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 734.40 and 284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 734.40 and 284.13 is: 425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 734.40 = 284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/734.40 = 284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 734.40 × 284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 208,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,665.07/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.73

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