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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 734.94 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 734.94 and 399.20 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 734.94 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/734.94 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 734.94 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 293,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,388.05/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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