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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.46, 735.76 and 259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.46, 735.76 and 259.46 is: 389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.46 : 735.76 = 259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.46/735.76 = 259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.46x = 735.76 × 259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.46x = 190,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,900.29/490.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.23

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