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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 737.34 and 413.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 737.34 and 413.99 is: 621.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 737.34 = 413.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/737.34 = 413.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 737.34 × 413.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 305,245.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,245.63/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.84

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