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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.33, 676.88 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.33, 676.88 and 304.08 is: 419.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.33 : 676.88 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.33/676.88 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.33x = 676.88 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.33x = 205,824.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,824.15/490.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.77

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