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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.07, 676.31 and 293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.07, 676.31 and 293.54 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.07 : 676.31 = 293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.07/676.31 = 293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.07x = 676.31 × 293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.07x = 198,524.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,524.04/490.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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