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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 676.47 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 676.47 and 403.68 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 676.47 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/676.47 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 676.47 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 273,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,077.41/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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