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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.54, 677.97 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.54, 677.97 and 305.03 is: 420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.54 : 677.97 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.54/677.97 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.54x = 677.97 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.54x = 206,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,802.88/491.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.73

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