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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.33, 678.29 and 464.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.33, 678.29 and 464.53 is: 641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.33 : 678.29 = 464.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.33/678.29 = 464.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.33x = 678.29 × 464.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.33x = 315,083.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,083.73/491.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.29

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