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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.56, 737.04 and 317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.56, 737.04 and 317.56 is: 477.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.56 : 737.04 = 317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.56/737.04 = 317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.56x = 737.04 × 317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.56x = 234,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,054.42/490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.12

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