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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.95, 734.60 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.95, 734.60 and 452.22 is: 676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.95 : 734.60 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.95/734.60 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.95x = 734.60 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.95x = 332,200.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,200.81/490.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.65

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