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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.49, 735.71 and 297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.49, 735.71 and 297.71 is: 446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.49 : 735.71 = 297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.49/735.71 = 297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.49x = 735.71 × 297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.49x = 219,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,028.22/490.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.55

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