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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490, 676.22 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490, 676.22 and 283 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490 : 676.22 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490/676.22 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490x = 676.22 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490x = 191,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,370.26/490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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