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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.10, 735.56 and 439.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.10, 735.56 and 439.07 is: 658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.10 : 735.56 = 439.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.10/735.56 = 439.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.10x = 735.56 × 439.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.10x = 322,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,960.13/490.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.97

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