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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.61, 735.87 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.61, 735.87 and 216.71 is: 325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.61 : 735.87 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.61/735.87 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.61x = 735.87 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.61x = 159,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,466.71/490.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.04

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