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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.56, 676.55 and 350.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.56, 676.55 and 350.42 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.56 : 676.55 = 350.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.56/676.55 = 350.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.56x = 676.55 × 350.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.56x = 237,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,074.14/490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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