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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.07, 676.05 and 293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.07, 676.05 and 293.42 is: 404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.07 : 676.05 = 293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.07/676.05 = 293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.07x = 676.05 × 293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.07x = 198,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,366.59/490.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.77

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