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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 675.99 and 379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 675.99 and 379.92 is: 523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 675.99 = 379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/675.99 = 379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 675.99 × 379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 256,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,822.12/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.98

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