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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.43, 676.84 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.43, 676.84 and 269.43 is: 371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.43 : 676.84 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.43/676.84 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.43x = 676.84 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.43x = 182,356.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,356.27/490.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.83

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