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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 676.56 and 463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 676.56 and 463.28 is: 639.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 676.56 = 463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/676.56 = 463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 676.56 × 463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 313,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,436.72/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.56

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