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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.14, 677.63 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.14, 677.63 and 304.64 is: 420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.14 : 677.63 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.14/677.63 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.14x = 677.63 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.14x = 206,433.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,433.12/491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.31

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