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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.48, 677.54 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.48, 677.54 and 351.56 is: 484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.48 : 677.54 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.48/677.54 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.48x = 677.54 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.48x = 238,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,195.96/491.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.65

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