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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.97, 1,427.90 and 490.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.97, 1,427.90 and 490.05 is: 734.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.97 : 1,427.90 = 490.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.97/1,427.90 = 490.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.97x = 1,427.90 × 490.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.97x = 699,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,739.94/952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.28

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