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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.29, 677.80 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.29, 677.80 and 294.91 is: 406.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.29 : 677.80 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.29/677.80 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.29x = 677.80 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.29x = 199,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,890.00/491.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.87

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