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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.25, 676.56 and 293.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.25, 676.56 and 293.93 is: 405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.25 : 676.56 = 293.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.25/676.56 = 293.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.25x = 676.56 × 293.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.25x = 198,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,861.28/490.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.63

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