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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 676.10 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 676.10 and 303.35 is: 418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 676.10 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/676.10 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 676.10 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 205,092.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,092.31/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.51

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