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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.52, 733.66 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.52, 733.66 and 284.60 is: 425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.52 : 733.66 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.52/733.66 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.52x = 733.66 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.52x = 208,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,799.64/490.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.67

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