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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.89, 677.25 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.89, 677.25 and 291.68 is: 402.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.89 : 677.25 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.89/677.25 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.89x = 677.25 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.89x = 197,540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,540.28/490.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.41

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