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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.59, 676.03 and 350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.59, 676.03 and 350.31 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.59 : 676.03 = 350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.59/676.03 = 350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.59x = 676.03 × 350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.59x = 236,816.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,816.69/490.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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