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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.22, 676.48 and 293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.22, 676.48 and 293.70 is: 405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.22 : 676.48 = 293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.22/676.48 = 293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.22x = 676.48 × 293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.22x = 198,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,682.18/490.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.29

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