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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.62, 677.73 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.62, 677.73 and 351.68 is: 484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.62 : 677.73 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.62/677.73 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.62x = 677.73 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.62x = 238,344.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,344.09/491.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.81

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