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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.31, 675.09 and 416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.31, 675.09 and 416.46 is: 573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.31 : 675.09 = 416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.31/675.09 = 416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.31x = 675.09 × 416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.31x = 281,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,147.98/490.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.41

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