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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 676.62 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 676.62 and 293.76 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 676.62 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/676.62 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 676.62 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 198,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,763.89/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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