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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.52, 731.45 and 486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.52, 731.45 and 486.13 is: 724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.52 : 731.45 = 486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.52/731.45 = 486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.52x = 731.45 × 486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.52x = 355,579.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,579.79/490.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.90

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