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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 735.16 and 270.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 735.16 and 270.83 is: 405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 735.16 = 270.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/735.16 = 270.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 735.16 × 270.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 199,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,103.38/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.97

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