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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.54, 676.97 and 280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.54, 676.97 and 280.73 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.54 : 676.97 = 280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.54/676.97 = 280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.54x = 676.97 × 280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.54x = 190,045.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,045.79/490.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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