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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.03, 676.15 and 293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.03, 676.15 and 293.54 is: 405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.03 : 676.15 = 293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.03/676.15 = 293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.03x = 676.15 × 293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.03x = 198,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,472.96/490.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.02

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