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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 676.60 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 676.60 and 332.71 is: 459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 676.60 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/676.60 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 676.60 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 225,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,109.06/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.28

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