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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.84, 736.26 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.84, 736.26 and 274.48 is: 411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.84 : 736.26 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.84/736.26 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.84x = 736.26 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.84x = 202,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,088.64/490.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.72

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