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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.10, 676.07 and 396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.10, 676.07 and 396.95 is: 547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.10 : 676.07 = 396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.10/676.07 = 396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.10x = 676.07 × 396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.10x = 268,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,362.61/490.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.57

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