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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.94, 735.46 and 436.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.94, 735.46 and 436.27 is: 653.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.94 : 735.46 = 436.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.94/735.46 = 436.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.94x = 735.46 × 436.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.94x = 320,859.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,859.13/490.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.56

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