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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 676.35 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 676.35 and 342.63 is: 472.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 676.35 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/676.35 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 676.35 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 231,737.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,737.80/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.76

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