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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.64, 734.36 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.64, 734.36 and 308.16 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.64 : 734.36 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.64/734.36 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.64x = 734.36 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.64x = 226,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,300.38/490.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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