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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 676.22 and 293.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 676.22 and 293.55 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 676.22 = 293.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/676.22 = 293.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 676.22 × 293.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 198,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,502.91/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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