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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.86, 735.46 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.86, 735.46 and 346.26 is: 518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.86 : 735.46 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.86/735.46 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.86x = 735.46 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.86x = 254,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,660.38/490.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.80

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