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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.43, 677.79 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.43, 677.79 and 305.01 is: 420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.43 : 677.79 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.43/677.79 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.43x = 677.79 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.43x = 206,732.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,732.73/491.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.68

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