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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.26, 677.84 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.26, 677.84 and 334.02 is: 460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.26 : 677.84 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.26/677.84 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.26x = 677.84 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.26x = 226,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,412.12/491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.88

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