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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.32, 677.88 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.32, 677.88 and 284.28 is: 392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.32 : 677.88 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.32/677.88 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.32x = 677.88 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.32x = 192,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,707.73/491.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.22

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