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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.28, 676.52 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.28, 676.52 and 283.28 is: 390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.28 : 676.52 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.28/676.52 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.28x = 676.52 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.28x = 191,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,644.59/490.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.89

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