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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.46, 676.76 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.46, 676.76 and 316.04 is: 436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.46 : 676.76 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.46/676.76 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.46x = 676.76 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.46x = 213,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,883.23/490.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.09

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