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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.23, 676.35 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.23, 676.35 and 301.11 is: 415.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.23 : 676.35 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.23/676.35 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.23x = 676.35 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.23x = 203,655.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,655.75/490.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.43

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