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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.78, 736.44 and 422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.78, 736.44 and 422.74 is: 634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.78 : 736.44 = 422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.78/736.44 = 422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.78x = 736.44 × 422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.78x = 311,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,322.65/490.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.34

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