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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.26, 677.62 and 294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.26, 677.62 and 294.62 is: 406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.26 : 677.62 = 294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.26/677.62 = 294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.26x = 677.62 × 294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.26x = 199,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,640.40/491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.38

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