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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.46, 676.82 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.46, 676.82 and 303.95 is: 419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.46 : 676.82 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.46/676.82 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.46x = 676.82 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.46x = 205,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,721.89/490.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.45

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