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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.15, 676.11 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.15, 676.11 and 334.63 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.15 : 676.11 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.15/676.11 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.15x = 676.11 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.15x = 226,243.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,243.31/490.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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