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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.70, 794.55 and 490.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.70, 794.55 and 490.10 is: 735.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.70 : 794.55 = 490.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.70/794.55 = 490.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.70x = 794.55 × 490.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.70x = 389,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,408.96/529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.15

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