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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.73, 676.61 and 424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.73, 676.61 and 424.22 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.73 : 676.61 = 424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.73/676.61 = 424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.73x = 676.61 × 424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.73x = 287,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,031.49/490.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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