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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.37, 736.95 and 408.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.37, 736.95 and 408.62 is: 614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.37 : 736.95 = 408.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.37/736.95 = 408.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.37x = 736.95 × 408.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.37x = 301,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,128.82/490.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.09

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