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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.47, 676.86 and 269.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.47, 676.86 and 269.45 is: 371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.47 : 676.86 = 269.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.47/676.86 = 269.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.47x = 676.86 × 269.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.47x = 182,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,375.20/490.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.84

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