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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.36, 676.94 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.36, 676.94 and 303.96 is: 419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.36 : 676.94 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.36/676.94 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.36x = 676.94 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.36x = 205,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,761.93/490.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.62

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