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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.36, 676.65 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.36, 676.65 and 301.34 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.36 : 676.65 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.36/676.65 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.36x = 676.65 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.36x = 203,901.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,901.71/490.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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