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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.93, 677.45 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.93, 677.45 and 281.08 is: 387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.93 : 677.45 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.93/677.45 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.93x = 677.45 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.93x = 190,417.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,417.65/490.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.87

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