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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 676.65 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 676.65 and 379.35 is: 523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 676.65 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/676.65 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 676.65 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 256,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,687.18/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.80

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