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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 681 and 483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 681 and 483.96 is: 672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 681 = 483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/681 = 483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 681 × 483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 329,576.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,576.76/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.50

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