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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.62, 676.84 and 415.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.62, 676.84 and 415.61 is: 573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.62 : 676.84 = 415.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.62/676.84 = 415.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.62x = 676.84 × 415.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.62x = 281,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,303.07/490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.36

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