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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 676.62 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 676.62 and 391.44 is: 540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 676.62 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/676.62 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 676.62 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 264,856.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,856.13/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.43

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