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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.24, 735.42 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.24, 735.42 and 424.72 is: 637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.24 : 735.42 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.24/735.42 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.24x = 735.42 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.24x = 312,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,347.58/490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.13

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