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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.80, 736.23 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.80, 736.23 and 297.12 is: 445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.80 : 736.23 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.80/736.23 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.80x = 736.23 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.80x = 218,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,748.66/490.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.70

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