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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.70, 677.16 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.70, 677.16 and 304.18 is: 419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.70 : 677.16 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.70/677.16 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.70x = 677.16 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.70x = 205,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,976.84/490.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.76

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