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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.46, 735.62 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.46, 735.62 and 399.33 is: 598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.46 : 735.62 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.46/735.62 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.46x = 735.62 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.46x = 293,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,753.14/490.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.94

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