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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 676.16 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 676.16 and 283.04 is: 390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 676.16 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/676.16 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 676.16 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 191,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,380.33/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.51

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