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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.24, 738.30 and 413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.24, 738.30 and 413.68 is: 623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.24 : 738.30 = 413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.24/738.30 = 413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.24x = 738.30 × 413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.24x = 305,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,419.94/490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.00

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