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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.29, 734.67 and 435.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.29, 734.67 and 435.17 is: 652.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.29 : 734.67 = 435.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.29/734.67 = 435.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.29x = 734.67 × 435.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.29x = 319,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,708.18/490.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.08

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