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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 677.34 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 677.34 and 335.52 is: 463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 677.34 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/677.34 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 677.34 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 227,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,261.12/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.16

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