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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 677.43 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 677.43 and 304.43 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 677.43 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/677.43 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 677.43 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 206,226.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,226.63/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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