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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.42, 676.11 and 416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.42, 676.11 and 416.44 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.42 : 676.11 = 416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.42/676.11 = 416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.42x = 676.11 × 416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.42x = 281,559.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,559.25/490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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