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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.42, 677.94 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.42, 677.94 and 344.13 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.42 : 677.94 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.42/677.94 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.42x = 677.94 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.42x = 233,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,299.49/491.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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