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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.64, 676.45 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.64, 676.45 and 392.11 is: 539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.64 : 676.45 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.64/676.45 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.64x = 676.45 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.64x = 265,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,241.61/491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.51

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