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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.41, 674.01 and 396.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.41, 674.01 and 396.99 is: 545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.41 : 674.01 = 396.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.41/674.01 = 396.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.41x = 674.01 × 396.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.41x = 267,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,575.23/490.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.62

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