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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.57, 677.97 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.57, 677.97 and 295.04 is: 406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.57 : 677.97 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.57/677.97 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.57x = 677.97 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.57x = 200,029.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,029.96/491.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.92

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