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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 675.97 and 342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 675.97 and 342.43 is: 472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 675.97 = 342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/675.97 = 342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 675.97 × 342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 231,469.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,469.86/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.34

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