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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.64, 735.72 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.64, 735.72 and 230.60 is: 345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.64 : 735.72 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.64/735.72 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.64x = 735.72 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.64x = 169,657.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,657.03/490.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.79

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