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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.93, 737.01 and 465.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.93, 737.01 and 465.41 is: 698.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.93 : 737.01 = 465.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.93/737.01 = 465.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.93x = 737.01 × 465.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.93x = 343,013.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,013.67/490.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.71

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