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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.70, 676.82 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.70, 676.82 and 316.01 is: 435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.70 : 676.82 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.70/676.82 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.70x = 676.82 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.70x = 213,880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,880.31/490.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.87

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