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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 677.77 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 677.77 and 294.66 is: 406.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 677.77 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/677.77 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 677.77 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 199,710.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,710.97/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.64

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