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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.24, 676.74 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.24, 676.74 and 359.68 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.24 : 676.74 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.24/676.74 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.24x = 676.74 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.24x = 243,409.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,409.84/490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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