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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.04, 672.22 and 463.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.04, 672.22 and 463.55 is: 635.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.04 : 672.22 = 463.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.04/672.22 = 463.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.04x = 672.22 × 463.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.04x = 311,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,605.26/490.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.88

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