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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.46, 676.86 and 293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.46, 676.86 and 293.98 is: 405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.46 : 676.86 = 293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.46/676.86 = 293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.46x = 676.86 × 293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.46x = 198,981.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,981.78/490.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.71

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