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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.86, 735.08 and 481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.86, 735.08 and 481.04 is: 720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.86 : 735.08 = 481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.86/735.08 = 481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.86x = 735.08 × 481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.86x = 353,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,599.56/490.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.37

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