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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.52, 736.23 and 308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.52, 736.23 and 308.24 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.52 : 736.23 = 308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.52/736.23 = 308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.52x = 736.23 × 308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.52x = 226,935.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,935.54/490.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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