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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.42, 735.84 and 479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.42, 735.84 and 479.92 is: 720.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.42 : 735.84 = 479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.42/735.84 = 479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.42x = 735.84 × 479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.42x = 353,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,144.33/490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.09

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