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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.15, 676.39 and 293.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.15, 676.39 and 293.55 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.15 : 676.39 = 293.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.15/676.39 = 293.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.15x = 676.39 × 293.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.15x = 198,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,554.28/490.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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