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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 675.03 and 391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 675.03 and 391.67 is: 539.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 675.03 = 391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/675.03 = 391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 675.03 × 391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 264,385.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,385.62/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.47

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