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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.31, 734.02 and 429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.31, 734.02 and 429.56 is: 643.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.31 : 734.02 = 429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.31/734.02 = 429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.31x = 734.02 × 429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.31x = 315,305.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,305.63/490.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.07

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