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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.31, 735.24 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.31, 735.24 and 284.94 is: 427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.31 : 735.24 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.31/735.24 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.31x = 735.24 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.31x = 209,500.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,500.02/490.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.28

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