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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.61, 732.53 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.61, 732.53 and 399.48 is: 596.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.61 : 732.53 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.61/732.53 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.61x = 732.53 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.61x = 292,631.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,631.08/490.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.46

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