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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.31, 677.94 and 304.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.31, 677.94 and 304.49 is: 420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.31 : 677.94 = 304.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.31/677.94 = 304.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.31x = 677.94 × 304.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.31x = 206,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,422.56/491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.15

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