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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.43, 676.77 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.43, 676.77 and 280.61 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.43 : 676.77 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.43/676.77 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.43x = 676.77 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.43x = 189,906.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,906.53/490.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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