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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.09, 676.07 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.09, 676.07 and 343.08 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.09 : 676.07 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.09/676.07 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.09x = 676.07 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.09x = 231,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,946.10/490.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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