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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.02, 676.34 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.02, 676.34 and 310.62 is: 428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.02 : 676.34 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.02/676.34 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.02x = 676.34 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.02x = 210,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,085.49/490.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.72

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