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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 735.19 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 735.19 and 383.22 is: 574.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 735.19 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/735.19 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 735.19 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 281,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,738.55/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.81

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