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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.98, 677.64 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.98, 677.64 and 294.51 is: 406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.98 : 677.64 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.98/677.64 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.98x = 677.64 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.98x = 199,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,571.76/490.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.48

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