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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.91, 677.49 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.91, 677.49 and 269.90 is: 372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.91 : 677.49 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.91/677.49 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.91x = 677.49 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.91x = 182,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,854.55/490.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.48

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