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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.84, 676.98 and 294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.84, 676.98 and 294.31 is: 405.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.84 : 676.98 = 294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.84/676.98 = 294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.84x = 676.98 × 294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.84x = 199,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,241.98/490.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.92

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