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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 734.70 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 734.70 and 438.86 is: 657.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 734.70 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/734.70 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 734.70 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 322,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,430.44/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.43

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