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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.04, 676.32 and 416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.04, 676.32 and 416.06 is: 574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.04 : 676.32 = 416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.04/676.32 = 416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.04x = 676.32 × 416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.04x = 281,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,389.70/490.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.22

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