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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.10, 677.61 and 412.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.10, 677.61 and 412.71 is: 569.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.10 : 677.61 = 412.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.10/677.61 = 412.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.10x = 677.61 × 412.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.10x = 279,656.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,656.42/491.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.45

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