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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 737.58 and 315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 737.58 and 315.30 is: 473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 737.58 = 315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/737.58 = 315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 737.58 × 315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 232,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,554.50/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.71

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