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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 677.15 and 294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 677.15 and 294.33 is: 406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 677.15 = 294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/677.15 = 294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 677.15 × 294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 199,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,305.56/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.16

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