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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.70, 736.56 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.70, 736.56 and 296.18 is: 444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.70 : 736.56 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.70/736.56 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.70x = 736.56 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.70x = 218,154.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,154.34/490.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.58

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