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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.46, 735.02 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.46, 735.02 and 270.57 is: 405.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.46 : 735.02 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.46/735.02 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.46x = 735.02 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.46x = 198,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,872.10/490.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.48

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