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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.66, 735.45 and 216.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.66, 735.45 and 216.61 is: 324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.66 : 735.45 = 216.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.66/735.45 = 216.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.66x = 735.45 × 216.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.66x = 159,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,305.82/490.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.68

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