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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.51, 677.90 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.51, 677.90 and 304.90 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.51 : 677.90 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.51/677.90 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.51x = 677.90 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.51x = 206,688.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,688.93/491.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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