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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.49, 675.95 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.49, 675.95 and 402.30 is: 553.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.49 : 675.95 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.49/675.95 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.49x = 675.95 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.49x = 271,932.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,932.67/491.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.28

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