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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.53, 737.01 and 461.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.53, 737.01 and 461.37 is: 693.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.53 : 737.01 = 461.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.53/737.01 = 461.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.53x = 737.01 × 461.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.53x = 340,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,034.30/490.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.20

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