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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.77, 676.50 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.77, 676.50 and 402.12 is: 554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.77 : 676.50 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.77/676.50 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.77x = 676.50 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.77x = 272,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,034.18/490.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.30

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