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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.41, 676.72 and 280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.41, 676.72 and 280.49 is: 387.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.41 : 676.72 = 280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.41/676.72 = 280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.41x = 676.72 × 280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.41x = 189,810.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,810.16/490.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.04

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