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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.06, 676.10 and 313.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.06, 676.10 and 313.03 is: 431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.06 : 676.10 = 313.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.06/676.10 = 313.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.06x = 676.10 × 313.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.06x = 211,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,634.64/490.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.86

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