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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.41, 676.41 and 455.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.41, 676.41 and 455.37 is: 628.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.41 : 676.41 = 455.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.41/676.41 = 455.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.41x = 676.41 × 455.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.41x = 308,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,016.82/490.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.08

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