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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.95, 735.57 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.95, 735.57 and 409.68 is: 613.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.95 : 735.57 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.95/735.57 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.95x = 735.57 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.95x = 301,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,348.32/490.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.81

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