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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.68, 1,063.44 and 490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.68, 1,063.44 and 490.08 is: 734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.68 : 1,063.44 = 490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.68/1,063.44 = 490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.68x = 1,063.44 × 490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.68x = 521,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,170.68/709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.37

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