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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 677.74 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 677.74 and 294.68 is: 406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 677.74 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/677.74 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 677.74 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 199,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,716.42/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.62

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