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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.22, 676.40 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.22, 676.40 and 291.11 is: 401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.22 : 676.40 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.22/676.40 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.22x = 676.40 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.22x = 196,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,901.97/490.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.66

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