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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.32, 676.52 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.32, 676.52 and 280.48 is: 386.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.32 : 676.52 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.32/676.52 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.32x = 676.52 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.32x = 189,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,750.33/490.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.99

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