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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.46, 676.56 and 424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.46, 676.56 and 424.34 is: 585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.46 : 676.56 = 424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.46/676.56 = 424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.46x = 676.56 × 424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.46x = 287,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,091.47/490.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.35

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