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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.18, 676.74 and 435.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.18, 676.74 and 435.51 is: 601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.18 : 676.74 = 435.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.18/676.74 = 435.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.18x = 676.74 × 435.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.18x = 294,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,727.04/490.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.26

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