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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.27, 677.84 and 304.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.27, 677.84 and 304.79 is: 420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.27 : 677.84 = 304.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.27/677.84 = 304.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.27x = 677.84 × 304.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.27x = 206,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,593.94/491.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.53

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