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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.78, 677.46 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.78, 677.46 and 304.45 is: 420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.78 : 677.46 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.78/677.46 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.78x = 677.46 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.78x = 206,252.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,252.70/490.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.25

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