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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.69, 675.42 and 420.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.69, 675.42 and 420.68 is: 579.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.69 : 675.42 = 420.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.69/675.42 = 420.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.69x = 675.42 × 420.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.69x = 284,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,135.80/490.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.05

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