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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.60, 736.80 and 417.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.60, 736.80 and 417.88 is: 627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.60 : 736.80 = 417.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.60/736.80 = 417.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.60x = 736.80 × 417.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.60x = 307,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,893.98/490.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.59

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