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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 736.36 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 736.36 and 308.56 is: 463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 736.36 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/736.36 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 736.36 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 227,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,211.24/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.28

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