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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.28, 675.99 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.28, 675.99 and 415.44 is: 572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.28 : 675.99 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.28/675.99 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.28x = 675.99 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.28x = 280,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,833.29/490.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.81

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