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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491, 677.90 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491, 677.90 and 307.32 is: 424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491 : 677.90 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491/677.90 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491x = 677.90 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491x = 208,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,332.23/491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.30

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