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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.04, 677.84 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.04, 677.84 and 304.52 is: 420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.04 : 677.84 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.04/677.84 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.04x = 677.84 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.04x = 206,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,415.84/491.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.36

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