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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.39, 676.77 and 303.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.39, 676.77 and 303.99 is: 419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.39 : 676.77 = 303.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.39/676.77 = 303.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.39x = 676.77 × 303.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.39x = 205,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,727.63/490.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.52

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