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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 676.49 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 676.49 and 293.72 is: 405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 676.49 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/676.49 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 676.49 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 198,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,693.79/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.34

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