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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 676.43 and 293.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 676.43 and 293.62 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 676.43 = 293.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/676.43 = 293.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 676.43 × 293.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 198,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,613.38/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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