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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.12, 675.48 and 476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.12, 675.48 and 476.08 is: 656.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.12 : 675.48 = 476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.12/675.48 = 476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.12x = 675.48 × 476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.12x = 321,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,582.52/490.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.13

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