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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.86, 675.62 and 407.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.86, 675.62 and 407.02 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.86 : 675.62 = 407.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.86/675.62 = 407.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.86x = 675.62 × 407.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.86x = 274,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,990.85/490.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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