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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.73, 735.57 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.73, 735.57 and 284.94 is: 427.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.73 : 735.57 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.73/735.57 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.73x = 735.57 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.73x = 209,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,593.32/490.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.11

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