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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.30, 677.93 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.30, 677.93 and 281.46 is: 388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.30 : 677.93 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.30/677.93 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.30x = 677.93 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.30x = 190,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,808.77/491.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.38

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