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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.14, 677.73 and 344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.14, 677.73 and 344.26 is: 475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.14 : 677.73 = 344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.14/677.73 = 344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.14x = 677.73 × 344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.14x = 233,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,315.33/491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.05

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