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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.65, 676.59 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.65, 676.59 and 366.12 is: 504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.65 : 676.59 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.65/676.59 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.65x = 676.59 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.65x = 247,710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,710.59/490.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.86

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