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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.21, 676.50 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.21, 676.50 and 293.86 is: 405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.21 : 676.50 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.21/676.50 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.21x = 676.50 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.21x = 198,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,796.29/490.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.53

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