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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.83, 736.42 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.83, 736.42 and 308.01 is: 462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.83 : 736.42 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.83/736.42 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.83x = 736.42 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.83x = 226,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,824.72/490.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.12

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