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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 675.81 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 675.81 and 359.10 is: 495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 675.81 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/675.81 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 675.81 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 242,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,683.37/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.13

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