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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 676.98 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 676.98 and 335.16 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 676.98 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/676.98 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 676.98 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 226,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,896.62/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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