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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.16, 735.36 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.16, 735.36 and 284.68 is: 427.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.16 : 735.36 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.16/735.36 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.16x = 735.36 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.16x = 209,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,342.28/490.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.09

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