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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.52, 738.86 and 415.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.52, 738.86 and 415.19 is: 625.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.52 : 738.86 = 415.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.52/738.86 = 415.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.52x = 738.86 × 415.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.52x = 306,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,767.28/490.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.39

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