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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 676.91 and 450.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 676.91 and 450.81 is: 622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 676.91 = 450.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/676.91 = 450.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 676.91 × 450.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 305,158.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,158.92/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.34

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