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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 674.64 and 424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 674.64 and 424.20 is: 583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 674.64 = 424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/674.64 = 424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 674.64 × 424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 286,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,182.29/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.95

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