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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 677.97 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 677.97 and 404.10 is: 557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 677.97 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/677.97 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 677.97 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 273,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,967.68/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.32

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