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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.20, 676.64 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.20, 676.64 and 315.52 is: 435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.20 : 676.64 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.20/676.64 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.20x = 676.64 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.20x = 213,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,493.45/490.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.52

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