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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.42, 676.65 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.42, 676.65 and 359.20 is: 495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.42 : 676.65 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.42/676.65 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.42x = 676.65 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.42x = 243,049.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,049.30/490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.60

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