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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.61, 677.64 and 366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.61, 677.64 and 366.82 is: 506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.61 : 677.64 = 366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.61/677.64 = 366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.61x = 677.64 × 366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.61x = 248,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,573.49/490.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.66

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