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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.50, 677.42 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.50, 677.42 and 304.43 is: 420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.50 : 677.42 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.50/677.42 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.50x = 677.42 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.50x = 206,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,228.66/490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.45

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