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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 737 and 307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 737 and 307.74 is: 462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 737 = 307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/737 = 307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 737 × 307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 226,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,804.38/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.04

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