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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.58, 735.45 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.58, 735.45 and 230.45 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.58 : 735.45 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.58/735.45 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.58x = 735.45 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.58x = 169,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,480.78/490.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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