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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.84, 735.59 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.84, 735.59 and 271.14 is: 406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.84 : 735.59 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.84/735.59 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.84x = 735.59 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.84x = 199,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,448.55/490.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.34

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