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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.84, 735.94 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.84, 735.94 and 259.88 is: 389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.84 : 735.94 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.84/735.94 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.84x = 735.94 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.84x = 191,256.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,256.09/490.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.65

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