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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.74, 677.54 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.74, 677.54 and 304.43 is: 420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.74 : 677.54 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.74/677.54 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.74x = 677.54 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.74x = 206,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,258.59/490.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.30

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