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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 729.04 and 490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 729.04 and 490.72 is: 675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 729.04 = 490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/729.04 = 490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 729.04 × 490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 357,754.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,754.51/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.72

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