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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.33, 676.45 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.33, 676.45 and 303.49 is: 418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.33 : 676.45 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.33/676.45 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.33x = 676.45 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.33x = 205,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,295.81/490.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.69

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