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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.16, 1,394.62 and 490.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.16, 1,394.62 and 490.95 is: 736.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.16 : 1,394.62 = 490.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.16/1,394.62 = 490.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.16x = 1,394.62 × 490.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.16x = 684,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,688.69/930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.10

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