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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.70, 676.94 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.70, 676.94 and 359.76 is: 496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.70 : 676.94 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.70/676.94 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.70x = 676.94 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.70x = 243,535.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,535.93/490.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.30

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