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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 676.41 and 303.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 676.41 and 303.65 is: 419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 676.41 = 303.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/676.41 = 303.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 676.41 × 303.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 205,388.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,388.51/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.04

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