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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.48, 726.87 and 490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.48, 726.87 and 490.02 is: 677.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.48 : 726.87 = 490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.48/726.87 = 490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.48x = 726.87 × 490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.48x = 356,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,180.84/525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.82

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