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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.18, 676.29 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.18, 676.29 and 293.65 is: 405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.18 : 676.29 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.18/676.29 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.18x = 676.29 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.18x = 198,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,592.56/490.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.14

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