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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.59, 676.99 and 280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.59, 676.99 and 280.75 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.59 : 676.99 = 280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.59/676.99 = 280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.59x = 676.99 × 280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.59x = 190,064.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,064.94/490.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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