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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 676.39 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 676.39 and 293.66 is: 405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 676.39 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/676.39 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 676.39 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 198,624.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,624.57/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.24

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