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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.60, 676.58 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.60, 676.58 and 335.40 is: 462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.60 : 676.58 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.60/676.58 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.60x = 676.58 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.60x = 226,924.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,924.93/490.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.55

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