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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 677.03 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 677.03 and 315.99 is: 435.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 677.03 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/677.03 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 677.03 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 213,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,933.13/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.99

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