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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 736.04 and 467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 736.04 and 467.04 is: 700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 736.04 = 467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/736.04 = 467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 736.04 × 467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 343,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,758.53/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.58

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