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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.64, 676.98 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.64, 676.98 and 304.18 is: 419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.64 : 676.98 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.64/676.98 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.64x = 676.98 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.64x = 205,922.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,922.08/490.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.71

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