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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.18, 677.60 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.18, 677.60 and 302.04 is: 416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.18 : 677.60 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.18/677.60 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.18x = 677.60 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.18x = 204,660.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,660.79/491.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.68

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