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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 677.46 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 677.46 and 281.04 is: 387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 677.46 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/677.46 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 677.46 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 190,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,393.36/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.83

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