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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.90, 1,428.58 and 490.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.90, 1,428.58 and 490.06 is: 735.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.90 : 1,428.58 = 490.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.90/1,428.58 = 490.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.90x = 1,428.58 × 490.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.90x = 700,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,089.91/951.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.47

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