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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.86, 734.57 and 295.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.86, 734.57 and 295.95 is: 442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.86 : 734.57 = 295.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.86/734.57 = 295.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.86x = 734.57 × 295.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.86x = 217,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,398.38/490.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.89

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