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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.97, 735.81 and 422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.97, 735.81 and 422.03 is: 632.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.97 : 735.81 = 422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.97/735.81 = 422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.97x = 735.81 × 422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.97x = 310,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,532.25/490.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.49

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