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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.70, 734.96 and 479.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.70, 734.96 and 479.10 is: 717.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.70 : 734.96 = 479.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.70/734.96 = 479.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.70x = 734.96 × 479.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.70x = 352,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,119.34/490.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.59

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