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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.35, 734.82 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.35, 734.82 and 273.48 is: 409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.35 : 734.82 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.35/734.82 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.35x = 734.82 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.35x = 200,956.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,956.33/490.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.82

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