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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.24, 676 and 401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.24, 676 and 401.06 is: 553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.24 : 676 = 401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.24/676 = 401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.24x = 676 × 401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.24x = 271,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,116.56/490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.03

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