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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.47, 676.95 and 280.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.47, 676.95 and 280.63 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.47 : 676.95 = 280.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.47/676.95 = 280.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.47x = 676.95 × 280.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.47x = 189,971.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,971.08/490.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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