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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.25, 676.58 and 283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.25, 676.58 and 283.25 is: 390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.25 : 676.58 = 283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.25/676.58 = 283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.25x = 676.58 × 283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.25x = 191,639.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,639.87/490.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.90

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