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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.61, 736.07 and 284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.61, 736.07 and 284.81 is: 427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.61 : 736.07 = 284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.61/736.07 = 284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.61x = 736.07 × 284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.61x = 209,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,634.99/490.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.29

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