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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.51, 676.97 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.51, 676.97 and 294 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.51 : 676.97 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.51/676.97 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.51x = 676.97 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.51x = 199,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,029.18/490.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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