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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.05, 676.31 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.05, 676.31 and 385.98 is: 531.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.05 : 676.31 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.05/676.31 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.05x = 676.31 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.05x = 261,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,037.67/491.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.59

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