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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.96, 1,020.29 and 490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.96, 1,020.29 and 490.80 is: 677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.96 : 1,020.29 = 490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.96/1,020.29 = 490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.96x = 1,020.29 × 490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.96x = 500,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,758.33/738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.65

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