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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.44, 1,429.58 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.44, 1,429.58 and 490.56 is: 736.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.44 : 1,429.58 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.44/1,429.58 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.44x = 1,429.58 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.44x = 701,294.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,294.76/952.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.31

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