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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 735.61 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 735.61 and 217.11 is: 325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 735.61 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/735.61 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 735.61 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 159,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,704.09/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.46

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