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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.29, 677.67 and 291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.29, 677.67 and 291.98 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.29 : 677.67 = 291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.29/677.67 = 291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.29x = 677.67 × 291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.29x = 197,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,867.66/491.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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