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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.78, 735.66 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.78, 735.66 and 182.44 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.78 : 735.66 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.78/735.66 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.78x = 735.66 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.78x = 134,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,213.81/490.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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