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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.90, 736.10 and 285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.90, 736.10 and 285.51 is: 428.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.90 : 736.10 = 285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.90/736.10 = 285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.90x = 736.10 × 285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.90x = 210,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,163.91/490.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.12

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