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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.35, 676.62 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.35, 676.62 and 280.51 is: 387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.35 : 676.62 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.35/676.62 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.35x = 676.62 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.35x = 189,798.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,798.68/490.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.07

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