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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.24, 735.78 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.24, 735.78 and 284.52 is: 427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.24 : 735.78 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.24/735.78 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.24x = 735.78 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.24x = 209,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,347.95/490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.03

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