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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.10, 735.42 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.10, 735.42 and 404.19 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.10 : 735.42 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.10/735.42 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.10x = 735.42 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.10x = 297,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,249.41/490.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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