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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.62, 734.58 and 459.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.62, 734.58 and 459.03 is: 687.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.62 : 734.58 = 459.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.62/734.58 = 459.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.62x = 734.58 × 459.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.62x = 337,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,194.26/490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.28

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