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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.11, 676.97 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.11, 676.97 and 304.25 is: 419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.11 : 676.97 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.11/676.97 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.11x = 676.97 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.11x = 205,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,968.12/491.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.39

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