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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.76, 677.04 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.76, 677.04 and 359.54 is: 496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.76 : 677.04 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.76/677.04 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.76x = 677.04 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.76x = 243,419.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,419.58/490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.01

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