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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.26, 734.85 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.26, 734.85 and 273.45 is: 409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.26 : 734.85 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.26/734.85 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.26x = 734.85 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.26x = 200,944.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,944.73/490.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.87

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