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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.08, 677.94 and 464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.08, 677.94 and 464.28 is: 640.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.08 : 677.94 = 464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.08/677.94 = 464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.08x = 677.94 × 464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.08x = 314,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,753.98/491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.94

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