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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.28, 735.16 and 434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.28, 735.16 and 434.84 is: 652.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.28 : 735.16 = 434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.28/735.16 = 434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.28x = 735.16 × 434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.28x = 319,676.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,676.97/490.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.03

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