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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.46, 676.60 and 313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.46, 676.60 and 313.37 is: 432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.46 : 676.60 = 313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.46/676.60 = 313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.46x = 676.60 × 313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.46x = 212,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,026.28/490.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.31

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