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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 734.63 and 284.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 734.63 and 284.73 is: 426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 734.63 = 284.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/734.63 = 284.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 734.63 × 284.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 209,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,169.78/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.59

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