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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 676 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 676 and 315.52 is: 435.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 676 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/676 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 676 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 213,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,291.52/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.22

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