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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.98, 736.62 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.98, 736.62 and 305.76 is: 458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.98 : 736.62 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.98/736.62 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.98x = 736.62 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.98x = 225,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,228.93/490.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.73

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