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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.44, 1,019.24 and 490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.44, 1,019.24 and 490.24 is: 676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.44 : 1,019.24 = 490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.44/1,019.24 = 490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.44x = 1,019.24 × 490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.44x = 499,672.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,672.22/738.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.66

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