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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.38, 676.48 and 293.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.38, 676.48 and 293.78 is: 405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.38 : 676.48 = 293.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.38/676.48 = 293.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.38x = 676.48 × 293.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.38x = 198,736.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,736.29/490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.27

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