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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 676.64 and 438.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 676.64 and 438.68 is: 604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 676.64 = 438.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/676.64 = 438.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 676.64 × 438.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 296,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,831.22/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.38

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