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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.40, 734.30 and 392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.40, 734.30 and 392.44 is: 587.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.40 : 734.30 = 392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.40/734.30 = 392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.40x = 734.30 × 392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.40x = 288,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,168.69/490.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.62

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