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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.94, 676.06 and 290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.94, 676.06 and 290.78 is: 401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.94 : 676.06 = 290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.94/676.06 = 290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.94x = 676.06 × 290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.94x = 196,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,584.73/489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.24

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