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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 734.67 and 429.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 734.67 and 429.03 is: 643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 734.67 = 429.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/734.67 = 429.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 734.67 × 429.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 315,195.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,195.47/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.01

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