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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.06, 735.60 and 479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.06, 735.60 and 479.04 is: 719.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.06 : 735.60 = 479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.06/735.60 = 479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.06x = 735.60 × 479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.06x = 352,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,381.82/490.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.06

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