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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.62, 735.72 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.62, 735.72 and 344.46 is: 516.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.62 : 735.72 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.62/735.72 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.62x = 735.72 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.62x = 253,426.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,426.11/490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.54

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