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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.32, 675.79 and 467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.32, 675.79 and 467.25 is: 643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.32 : 675.79 = 467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.32/675.79 = 467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.32x = 675.79 × 467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.32x = 315,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,759.50/490.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.99

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