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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.48, 676.92 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.48, 676.92 and 301.54 is: 416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.48 : 676.92 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.48/676.92 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.48x = 676.92 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.48x = 204,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,118.46/490.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.16

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