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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.24, 676.78 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.24, 676.78 and 335.80 is: 463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.24 : 676.78 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.24/676.78 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.24x = 676.78 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.24x = 227,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,262.72/490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.57

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