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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 677.61 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 677.61 and 351.81 is: 484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 677.61 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/677.61 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 677.61 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 238,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,389.97/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.95

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