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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.48, 677 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.48, 677 and 359.92 is: 496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.48 : 677 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.48/677 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.48x = 677 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.48x = 243,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,665.84/490.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.79

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