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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.50, 676.58 and 424.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.50, 676.58 and 424.38 is: 585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.50 : 676.58 = 424.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.50/676.58 = 424.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.50x = 676.58 × 424.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.50x = 287,127.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,127.02/490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.38

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