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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 677.40 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 677.40 and 304.46 is: 420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 677.40 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/677.40 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 677.40 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 206,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,237.82/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.28

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