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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.94, 677.13 and 443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.94, 677.13 and 443.42 is: 611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.94 : 677.13 = 443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.94/677.13 = 443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.94x = 677.13 × 443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.94x = 300,252.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,252.98/490.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.59

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