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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.30, 1,019.24 and 490.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.30, 1,019.24 and 490.04 is: 676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.30 : 1,019.24 = 490.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.30/1,019.24 = 490.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.30x = 1,019.24 × 490.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.30x = 499,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,460.82/738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.50

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