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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.76, 677.31 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.76, 677.31 and 294.28 is: 406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.76 : 677.31 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.76/677.31 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.76x = 677.31 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.76x = 199,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,321.46/490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.15

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