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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.21, 676.71 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.21, 676.71 and 315.64 is: 435.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.21 : 676.71 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.21/676.71 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.21x = 676.71 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.21x = 213,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,596.74/490.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.72

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