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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 676.95 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 676.95 and 304.11 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 676.95 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/676.95 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 676.95 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 205,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,867.26/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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