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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.15, 677.87 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.15, 677.87 and 304.72 is: 420.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.15 : 677.87 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.15/677.87 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.15x = 677.87 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.15x = 206,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,560.55/491.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.57

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