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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.89, 676.44 and 379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.89, 676.44 and 379.92 is: 523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.89 : 676.44 = 379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.89/676.44 = 379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.89x = 676.44 × 379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.89x = 256,993.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,993.08/490.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.52

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