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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.98, 675.86 and 435.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.98, 675.86 and 435.62 is: 599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.98 : 675.86 = 435.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.98/675.86 = 435.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.98x = 675.86 × 435.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.98x = 294,418.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,418.13/490.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.65

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