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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.28, 2,466.83 and 490.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.28, 2,466.83 and 490.03 is: 735.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.28 : 2,466.83 = 490.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.28/2,466.83 = 490.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.28x = 2,466.83 × 490.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.28x = 1,208,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,820.70/1,644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.17

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