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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.35, 736.96 and 408.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.35, 736.96 and 408.61 is: 614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.35 : 736.96 = 408.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.35/736.96 = 408.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.35x = 736.96 × 408.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.35x = 301,129.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,129.23/490.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.11

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