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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.86, 736.67 and 433.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.86, 736.67 and 433.19 is: 650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.86 : 736.67 = 433.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.86/736.67 = 433.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.86x = 736.67 × 433.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.86x = 319,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,114.39/490.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.12

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