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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.47, 677.97 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.47, 677.97 and 398.32 is: 549.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.47 : 677.97 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.47/677.97 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.47x = 677.97 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.47x = 270,047.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,047.32/491.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.47

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