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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.04, 677.96 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.04, 677.96 and 304.81 is: 420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.04 : 677.96 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.04/677.96 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.04x = 677.96 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.04x = 206,648.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,648.05/491.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.83

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