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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.65, 735.93 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.65, 735.93 and 182.44 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.65 : 735.93 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.65/735.93 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.65x = 735.93 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.65x = 134,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,263.07/490.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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