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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.38, 676.35 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.38, 676.35 and 407.28 is: 561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.38 : 676.35 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.38/676.35 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.38x = 676.35 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.38x = 275,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,463.83/490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.74

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