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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 731.04 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 731.04 and 483.84 is: 721.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 731.04 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/731.04 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 731.04 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 353,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,706.39/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.73

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