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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.87, 677.31 and 294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.87, 677.31 and 294.34 is: 406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.87 : 677.31 = 294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.87/677.31 = 294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.87x = 677.31 × 294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.87x = 199,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,359.43/490.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.13

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