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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 677.04 and 451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 677.04 and 451.17 is: 623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 677.04 = 451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/677.04 = 451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 677.04 × 451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 305,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,460.14/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.32

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