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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.51, 1,428.74 and 490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.51, 1,428.74 and 490.02 is: 735.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.51 : 1,428.74 = 490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.51/1,428.74 = 490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.51x = 1,428.74 × 490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.51x = 700,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,111.17/952.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.02

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