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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.69, 677.69 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.69, 677.69 and 381.48 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.69 : 677.69 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.69/677.69 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.69x = 677.69 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.69x = 258,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,525.18/490.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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