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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.31, 676.86 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.31, 676.86 and 350.72 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.31 : 676.86 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.31/676.86 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.31x = 676.86 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.31x = 237,388.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,388.34/490.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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