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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.23, 676.35 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.23, 676.35 and 291.04 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.23 : 676.35 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.23/676.35 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.23x = 676.35 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.23x = 196,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,843.21/490.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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