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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 674.58 and 468.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 674.58 and 468.30 is: 644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 674.58 = 468.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/674.58 = 468.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 674.58 × 468.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 315,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,905.81/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.52

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