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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 676.73 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 676.73 and 293.91 is: 405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 676.73 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/676.73 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 676.73 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 198,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,895.91/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.54

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