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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.32, 677.80 and 294.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.32, 677.80 and 294.79 is: 406.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.32 : 677.80 = 294.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.32/677.80 = 294.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.32x = 677.80 × 294.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.32x = 199,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,808.66/491.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.68

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