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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.19, 677.94 and 292.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.19, 677.94 and 292.07 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.19 : 677.94 = 292.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.19/677.94 = 292.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.19x = 677.94 × 292.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.19x = 198,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,001.09/491.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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