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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.54, 676.96 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.54, 676.96 and 269.48 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.54 : 676.96 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.54/676.96 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.54x = 676.96 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.54x = 182,427.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,427.18/490.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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