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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.74, 734.68 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.74, 734.68 and 284.68 is: 426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.74 : 734.68 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.74/734.68 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.74x = 734.68 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.74x = 209,148.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,148.70/490.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.19

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