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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.50, 735.21 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.50, 735.21 and 316.76 is: 474.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.50 : 735.21 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.50/735.21 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.50x = 735.21 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.50x = 232,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,881.44/490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.78

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