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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.73, 677.43 and 313.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.73, 677.43 and 313.93 is: 433.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.73 : 677.43 = 313.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.73/677.43 = 313.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.73x = 677.43 × 313.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.73x = 212,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,665.60/490.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.37

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