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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.28, 735.17 and 284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.28, 735.17 and 284.90 is: 427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.28 : 735.17 = 284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.28/735.17 = 284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.28x = 735.17 × 284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.28x = 209,444.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,444.83/490.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.20

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