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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 677.21 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 677.21 and 294.32 is: 406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 677.21 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/677.21 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 677.21 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 199,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,311.59/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.03

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