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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 734.88 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 734.88 and 425.76 is: 638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 734.88 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/734.88 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 734.88 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 312,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,882.51/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.43

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