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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.83, 736.53 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.83, 736.53 and 217.14 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.83 : 736.53 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.83/736.53 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.83x = 736.53 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.83x = 159,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,926.44/490.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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