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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.10, 676.23 and 411.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.10, 676.23 and 411.71 is: 568.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.10 : 676.23 = 411.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.10/676.23 = 411.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.10x = 676.23 × 411.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.10x = 278,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,410.65/490.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.07

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