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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 735.48 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 735.48 and 295.56 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 735.48 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/735.48 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 735.48 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 217,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,378.47/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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