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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.86, 677.28 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.86, 677.28 and 304.26 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.86 : 677.28 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.86/677.28 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.86x = 677.28 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.86x = 206,069.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,069.21/490.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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