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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.18, 1,429.58 and 490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.18, 1,429.58 and 490.34 is: 736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.18 : 1,429.58 = 490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.18/1,429.58 = 490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.18x = 1,429.58 × 490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.18x = 700,980.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,980.26/952.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.18

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