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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.42, 735.54 and 316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.42, 735.54 and 316.54 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.42 : 735.54 = 316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.42/735.54 = 316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.42x = 735.54 × 316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.42x = 232,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,827.83/490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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