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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.23, 734.49 and 307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.23, 734.49 and 307.35 is: 460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.23 : 734.49 = 307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.23/734.49 = 307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.23x = 734.49 × 307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.23x = 225,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,745.50/490.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.49

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