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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.56, 736.53 and 430.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.56, 736.53 and 430.41 is: 646.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.56 : 736.53 = 430.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.56/736.53 = 430.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.56x = 736.53 × 430.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.56x = 317,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,009.88/490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.22

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