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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.86, 735.28 and 434.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.86, 735.28 and 434.67 is: 651.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.86 : 735.28 = 434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.86/735.28 = 434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.86x = 735.28 × 434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.86x = 319,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,600.31/490.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.10

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