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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.65, 676.92 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.65, 676.92 and 294.22 is: 405.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.65 : 676.92 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.65/676.92 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.65x = 676.92 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.65x = 199,163.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,163.40/490.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.92

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