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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.95, 677.54 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.95, 677.54 and 281.12 is: 387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.95 : 677.54 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.95/677.54 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.95x = 677.54 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.95x = 190,465.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,465.25/490.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.95

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