Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491, 677.60 and 284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 491, 677.60 and 284 is: 391.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491 : 677.60 = 284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491/677.60 = 284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491x = 677.60 × 284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491x = 192,438.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,438.40/491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391.93
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