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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.73, 735.79 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.73, 735.79 and 230.57 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.73 : 735.79 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.73/735.79 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.73x = 735.79 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.73x = 169,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,649.60/490.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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