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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490, 676.28 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490, 676.28 and 315.32 is: 435.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490 : 676.28 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490/676.28 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490x = 676.28 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490x = 213,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,244.61/490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.19

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