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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.32, 676.36 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.32, 676.36 and 306 is: 422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.32 : 676.36 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.32/676.36 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.32x = 676.36 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.32x = 206,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,966.16/490.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.10

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