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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.39, 677.59 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.39, 677.59 and 351.46 is: 484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.39 : 677.59 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.39/677.59 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.39x = 677.59 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.39x = 238,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,143.68/491.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.63

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