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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.52, 676.86 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.52, 676.86 and 291.32 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.52 : 676.86 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.52/676.86 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.52x = 676.86 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.52x = 197,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,182.86/490.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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