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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 735.66 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 735.66 and 216.72 is: 324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 735.66 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/735.66 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 735.66 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 159,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,432.24/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.90

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