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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.12, 676.22 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.12, 676.22 and 293.56 is: 405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.12 : 676.22 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.12/676.22 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.12x = 676.22 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.12x = 198,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,507.98/490.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.02

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