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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 677.52 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 677.52 and 335.52 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 677.52 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/677.52 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 677.52 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 227,321.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,321.51/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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