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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.49, 676.80 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.49, 676.80 and 303.93 is: 419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.49 : 676.80 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.49/676.80 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.49x = 676.80 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.49x = 205,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,699.82/490.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.38

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