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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.30, 688.30 and 491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.30, 688.30 and 491.30 is: 688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.30 : 688.30 = 491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.30/688.30 = 491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.30x = 688.30 × 491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.30x = 338,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,161.79/491.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.30

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