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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.47, 677.97 and 334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.47, 677.97 and 334.15 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.47 : 677.97 = 334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.47/677.97 = 334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.47x = 677.97 × 334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.47x = 226,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,541.98/491.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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