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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 734.52 and 386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 734.52 and 386.97 is: 579.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 734.52 = 386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/734.52 = 386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 734.52 × 386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 284,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,237.20/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.91

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