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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.63, 736.05 and 399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.63, 736.05 and 399.10 is: 598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.63 : 736.05 = 399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.63/736.05 = 399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.63x = 736.05 × 399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.63x = 293,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,757.56/490.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.74

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