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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 677.15 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 677.15 and 301.67 is: 416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 677.15 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/677.15 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 677.15 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 204,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,275.84/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.31

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