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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 735.58 and 444.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 735.58 and 444.57 is: 666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 735.58 = 444.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/735.58 = 444.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 735.58 × 444.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 327,014.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,014.58/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.19

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