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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.57, 676.91 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.57, 676.91 and 294.03 is: 405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.57 : 676.91 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.57/676.91 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.57x = 676.91 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.57x = 199,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,032.69/490.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.72

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