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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.07, 676.29 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.07, 676.29 and 280.28 is: 386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.07 : 676.29 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.07/676.29 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.07x = 676.29 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.07x = 189,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,550.56/490.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.78

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