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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 674.52 and 428.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 674.52 and 428.10 is: 589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 674.52 = 428.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/674.52 = 428.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 674.52 × 428.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 288,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,762.01/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.25

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