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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.20, 674.34 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.20, 674.34 and 486.72 is: 669.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.20 : 674.34 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.20/674.34 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.20x = 674.34 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.20x = 328,214.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,214.76/490.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.55

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