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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.35, 676.67 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.35, 676.67 and 291.18 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.35 : 676.67 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.35/676.67 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.35x = 676.67 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.35x = 197,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,032.77/490.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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