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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.56, 736.05 and 305.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.56, 736.05 and 305.62 is: 458.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.56 : 736.05 = 305.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.56/736.05 = 305.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.56x = 736.05 × 305.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.56x = 224,951.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,951.60/490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.56

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