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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.67, 735.50 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.67, 735.50 and 308.19 is: 461.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.67 : 735.50 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.67/735.50 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.67x = 735.50 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.67x = 226,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,673.75/490.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.97

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