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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.94, 1,020.16 and 490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.94, 1,020.16 and 490.60 is: 677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.94 : 1,020.16 = 490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.94/1,020.16 = 490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.94x = 1,020.16 × 490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.94x = 500,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,490.50/738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.31

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