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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.50, 675.96 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.50, 675.96 and 315.54 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.50 : 675.96 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.50/675.96 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.50x = 675.96 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.50x = 213,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,292.42/490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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