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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.42, 967.26 and 490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.42, 967.26 and 490.88 is: 735.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.42 : 967.26 = 490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.42/967.26 = 490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.42x = 967.26 × 490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.42x = 474,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,808.59/645.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.66

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