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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.24, 736.30 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.24, 736.30 and 308 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.24 : 736.30 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.24/736.30 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.24x = 736.30 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.24x = 226,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,780.40/490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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