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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.96, 677.44 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.96, 677.44 and 294.48 is: 406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.96 : 677.44 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.96/677.44 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.96x = 677.44 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.96x = 199,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,492.53/490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.33

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