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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.91, 678.11 and 360.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.91, 678.11 and 360.61 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.91 : 678.11 = 360.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.91/678.11 = 360.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.91x = 678.11 × 360.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.91x = 244,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,529.75/490.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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