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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.76, 737.28 and 317.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.76, 737.28 and 317.77 is: 477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.76 : 737.28 = 317.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.76/737.28 = 317.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.76x = 737.28 × 317.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.76x = 234,286.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,286.88/490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.40

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