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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.22, 676.44 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.22, 676.44 and 303.51 is: 418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.22 : 676.44 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.22/676.44 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.22x = 676.44 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.22x = 205,302.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,302.63/490.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.80

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