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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.85, 735.26 and 216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.85, 735.26 and 216.59 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.85 : 735.26 = 216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.85/735.26 = 216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.85x = 735.26 × 216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.85x = 159,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,248.88/490.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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