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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.26, 673.49 and 467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.26, 673.49 and 467.80 is: 641.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.26 : 673.49 = 467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.26/673.49 = 467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.26x = 673.49 × 467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.26x = 315,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,058.62/491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.33

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