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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.19, 677.23 and 359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.19, 677.23 and 359.97 is: 496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.19 : 677.23 = 359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.19/677.23 = 359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.19x = 677.23 × 359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.19x = 243,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,782.48/491.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.31

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