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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 675.85 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 675.85 and 358.97 is: 494.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 675.85 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/675.85 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 675.85 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 242,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,608.98/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.93

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