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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.54, 806.31 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.54, 806.31 and 490.56 is: 735.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.54 : 806.31 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.54/806.31 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.54x = 806.31 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.54x = 395,543.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,543.43/537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.84

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