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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.55, 676.59 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.55, 676.59 and 466.44 is: 643.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.55 : 676.59 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.55/676.59 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.55x = 676.59 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.55x = 315,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,588.64/490.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.34

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