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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.64, 676.94 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.64, 676.94 and 316.08 is: 436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.64 : 676.94 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.64/676.94 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.64x = 676.94 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.64x = 213,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,967.20/490.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.10

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