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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.41, 676.74 and 451.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.41, 676.74 and 451.23 is: 622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.41 : 676.74 = 451.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.41/676.74 = 451.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.41x = 676.74 × 451.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.41x = 305,365.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,365.39/490.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.67

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