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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.53, 676.86 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.53, 676.86 and 294 is: 405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.53 : 676.86 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.53/676.86 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.53x = 676.86 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.53x = 198,996.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,996.84/490.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.68

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