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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.36, 676.62 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.36, 676.62 and 315.64 is: 435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.36 : 676.62 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.36/676.62 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.36x = 676.62 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.36x = 213,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,568.34/490.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.53

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