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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.17, 676.35 and 293.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.17, 676.35 and 293.79 is: 405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.17 : 676.35 = 293.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.17/676.35 = 293.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.17x = 676.35 × 293.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.17x = 198,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,704.87/490.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.38

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