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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.61, 676.85 and 392.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.61, 676.85 and 392.79 is: 540.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.61 : 676.85 = 392.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.61/676.85 = 392.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.61x = 676.85 × 392.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.61x = 265,857.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,857.95/491.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.79

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