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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.22, 676.65 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.22, 676.65 and 315.56 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.22 : 676.65 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.22/676.65 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.22x = 676.65 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.22x = 213,526.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,526.55/490.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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