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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.16, 675.96 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.16, 675.96 and 351.92 is: 485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.16 : 675.96 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.16/675.96 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.16x = 675.96 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.16x = 237,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,883.84/490.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.32

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