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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.96, 677.55 and 294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.96, 677.55 and 294.58 is: 406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.96 : 677.55 = 294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.96/677.55 = 294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.96x = 677.55 × 294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.96x = 199,592.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,592.68/490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.54

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