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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.18, 675.32 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.18, 675.32 and 342.56 is: 471.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.18 : 675.32 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.18/675.32 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.18x = 675.32 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.18x = 231,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,337.62/490.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.94

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