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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.30, 735.44 and 425.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.30, 735.44 and 425.09 is: 637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.30 : 735.44 = 425.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.30/735.44 = 425.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.30x = 735.44 × 425.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.30x = 312,628.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,628.19/490.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.63

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