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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.65, 677.16 and 304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.65, 677.16 and 304.19 is: 419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.65 : 677.16 = 304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.65/677.16 = 304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.65x = 677.16 × 304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.65x = 205,984.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,984.45/490.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.82

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