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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.56, 676.26 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.56, 676.26 and 342.74 is: 472.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.56 : 676.26 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.56/676.26 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.56x = 676.26 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.56x = 231,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,777.97/490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.48

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