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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 676.59 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 676.59 and 291.17 is: 401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 676.59 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/676.59 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 676.59 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 197,002.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,002.71/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.77

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