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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.69, 736.22 and 295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.69, 736.22 and 295.66 is: 443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.69 : 736.22 = 295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.69/736.22 = 295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.69x = 736.22 × 295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.69x = 217,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,669.33/490.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.60

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