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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.61, 734.72 and 344.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.61, 734.72 and 344.49 is: 515.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.61 : 734.72 = 344.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.61/734.72 = 344.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.61x = 734.72 × 344.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.61x = 253,101.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,101.97/490.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.90

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