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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.96, 677.92 and 455.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.96, 677.92 and 455.78 is: 629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.96 : 677.92 = 455.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.96/677.92 = 455.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.96x = 677.92 × 455.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.96x = 308,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,982.38/490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.34

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