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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.10, 677.21 and 341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.10, 677.21 and 341.89 is: 471.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.10 : 677.21 = 341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.10/677.21 = 341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.10x = 677.21 × 341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.10x = 231,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,533.66/491.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.46

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