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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.21, 676.29 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.21, 676.29 and 313.14 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.21 : 676.29 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.21/676.29 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.21x = 676.29 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.21x = 211,773.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,773.45/490.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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