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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 676.76 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 676.76 and 304.26 is: 419.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 676.76 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/676.76 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 676.76 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 205,909.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,909.48/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.65

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