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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.21, 735.14 and 432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.21, 735.14 and 432.50 is: 648.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.21 : 735.14 = 432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.21/735.14 = 432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.21x = 735.14 × 432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.21x = 317,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,945.46/490.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.59

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