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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.97, 676.22 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.97, 676.22 and 454.02 is: 625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.97 : 676.22 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.97/676.22 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.97x = 676.22 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.97x = 307,018.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,018.54/490.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.33

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