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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.41, 734.90 and 307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.41, 734.90 and 307.28 is: 460.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.41 : 734.90 = 307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.41/734.90 = 307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.41x = 734.90 × 307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.41x = 225,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,814.86/490.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.46

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