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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.83, 677.43 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.83, 677.43 and 281.04 is: 387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.83 : 677.43 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.83/677.43 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.83x = 677.43 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.83x = 190,384.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,384.93/490.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.88

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