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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.60, 676.84 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.60, 676.84 and 280.76 is: 387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.60 : 676.84 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.60/676.84 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.60x = 676.84 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.60x = 190,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,029.60/490.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.34

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