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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.81, 676.48 and 467.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.81, 676.48 and 467.75 is: 644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.81 : 676.48 = 467.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.81/676.48 = 467.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.81x = 676.48 × 467.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.81x = 316,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,423.52/490.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.70

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