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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.04, 676.13 and 293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.04, 676.13 and 293.50 is: 404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.04 : 676.13 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.04/676.13 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.04x = 676.13 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.04x = 198,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,444.16/490.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.96

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