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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.11, 677.75 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.11, 677.75 and 304.70 is: 420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.11 : 677.75 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.11/677.75 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.11x = 677.75 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.11x = 206,510.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,510.43/491.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.50

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