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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 735.43 and 285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 735.43 and 285.07 is: 427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 735.43 = 285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/735.43 = 285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 735.43 × 285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 209,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,647.55/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.47

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