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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.47, 677.70 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.47, 677.70 and 444.60 is: 614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.47 : 677.70 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.47/677.70 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.47x = 677.70 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.47x = 301,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,305.42/490.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.32

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