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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.89, 736.47 and 426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.89, 736.47 and 426.36 is: 639.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.89 : 736.47 = 426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.89/736.47 = 426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.89x = 736.47 × 426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.89x = 314,001.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,001.35/490.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.66

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