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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.50, 675.18 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.50, 675.18 and 424.08 is: 583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.50 : 675.18 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.50/675.18 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.50x = 675.18 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.50x = 286,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,330.33/490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.75

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