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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.56, 677.95 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.56, 677.95 and 294.94 is: 406.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.56 : 677.95 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.56/677.95 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.56x = 677.95 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.56x = 199,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,951.55/491.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.77

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