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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.16, 735.69 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.16, 735.69 and 335.70 is: 503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.16 : 735.69 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.16/735.69 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.16x = 735.69 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.16x = 246,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,971.13/490.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.86

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