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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 809.46 and 490.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 809.46 and 490.23 is: 737.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 809.46 = 490.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/809.46 = 490.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 809.46 × 490.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 396,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,821.58/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.56

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