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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.56, 736.02 and 399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.56, 736.02 and 399.84 is: 599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.56 : 736.02 = 399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.56/736.02 = 399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.56x = 736.02 × 399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.56x = 294,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,290.24/490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.91

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