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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.33, 677.34 and 351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.33, 677.34 and 351.39 is: 484.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.33 : 677.34 = 351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.33/677.34 = 351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.33x = 677.34 × 351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.33x = 238,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,010.50/491.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.43

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