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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 735.87 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 735.87 and 182.46 is: 273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 735.87 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/735.87 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 735.87 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 134,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,266.84/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.62

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