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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.98, 736.58 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.98, 736.58 and 202.42 is: 303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.98 : 736.58 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.98/736.58 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.98x = 736.58 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.98x = 149,097.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,097.19/490.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.67

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