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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.55, 734.37 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.55, 734.37 and 316.70 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.55 : 734.37 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.55/734.37 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.55x = 734.37 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.55x = 232,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,577.61/490.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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