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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.38, 734.81 and 316.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.38, 734.81 and 316.91 is: 474.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.38 : 734.81 = 316.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.38/734.81 = 316.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.38x = 734.81 × 316.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.38x = 232,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,864.96/490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.87

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