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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 676.08 and 420.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 676.08 and 420.45 is: 579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 676.08 = 420.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/676.08 = 420.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 676.08 × 420.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 284,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,257.84/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.03

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