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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.79, 735.66 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.79, 735.66 and 217.07 is: 325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.79 : 735.66 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.79/735.66 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.79x = 735.66 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.79x = 159,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,686.04/490.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.37

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