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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 676.26 and 379.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 676.26 and 379.98 is: 523.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 676.26 = 379.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/676.26 = 379.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 676.26 × 379.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 256,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,965.27/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.69

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