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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 731.23 and 409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 731.23 and 409.05 is: 610.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 731.23 = 409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/731.23 = 409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 731.23 × 409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 299,108.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,108.61/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.36

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