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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.66, 736.62 and 429.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.66, 736.62 and 429.82 is: 645.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.66 : 736.62 = 429.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.66/736.62 = 429.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.66x = 736.62 × 429.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.66x = 316,614.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,614.01/490.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.28

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