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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.38, 676.26 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.38, 676.26 and 315.42 is: 434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.38 : 676.26 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.38/676.26 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.38x = 676.26 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.38x = 213,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,305.93/490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.98

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