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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.36, 676.18 and 401.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.36, 676.18 and 401.19 is: 553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.36 : 676.18 = 401.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.36/676.18 = 401.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.36x = 676.18 × 401.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.36x = 271,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,276.65/490.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.22

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