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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.13, 733.74 and 429.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.13, 733.74 and 429.38 is: 642.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.13 : 733.74 = 429.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.13/733.74 = 429.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.13x = 733.74 × 429.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.13x = 315,049.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,049.61/490.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.79

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