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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.47, 734.29 and 387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.47, 734.29 and 387.19 is: 579.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.47 : 734.29 = 387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.47/734.29 = 387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.47x = 734.29 × 387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.47x = 284,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,309.75/490.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.67

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