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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.60, 676.20 and 420.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.60, 676.20 and 420.12 is: 579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.60 : 676.20 = 420.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.60/676.20 = 420.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.60x = 676.20 × 420.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.60x = 284,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,085.14/490.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.06

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