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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.48, 676.93 and 316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.48, 676.93 and 316.33 is: 436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.48 : 676.93 = 316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.48/676.93 = 316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.48x = 676.93 × 316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.48x = 214,133.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,133.27/490.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.58

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