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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 676.26 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 676.26 and 303.62 is: 418.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 676.26 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/676.26 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 676.26 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 205,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,322.68/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.87

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