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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 676.20 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 676.20 and 283.08 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 676.20 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/676.20 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 676.20 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 191,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,418.70/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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