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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.28, 676.44 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.28, 676.44 and 293.84 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.28 : 676.44 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.28/676.44 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.28x = 676.44 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.28x = 198,765.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,765.13/490.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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