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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.01, 675.92 and 312.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.01, 675.92 and 312.91 is: 431.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.01 : 675.92 = 312.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.01/675.92 = 312.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.01x = 675.92 × 312.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.01x = 211,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,501.22/490.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.63

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