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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 677.26 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 677.26 and 294.26 is: 406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 677.26 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/677.26 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 677.26 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 199,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,290.53/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.13

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