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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.42, 735.62 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.42, 735.62 and 295.48 is: 443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.42 : 735.62 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.42/735.62 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.42x = 735.62 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.42x = 217,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,361.00/490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.21

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