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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.48, 735.44 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.48, 735.44 and 246.72 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.48 : 735.44 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.48/735.44 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.48x = 735.44 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.48x = 181,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,447.76/490.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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