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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.50, 675.74 and 342.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.50, 675.74 and 342.87 is: 472.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.50 : 675.74 = 342.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.50/675.74 = 342.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.50x = 675.74 × 342.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.50x = 231,690.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,690.97/490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.36

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