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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.24, 734.72 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.24, 734.72 and 307.20 is: 460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.24 : 734.72 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.24/734.72 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.24x = 734.72 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.24x = 225,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,705.98/490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.40

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