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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.64, 677.88 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.64, 677.88 and 334.10 is: 460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.64 : 677.88 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.64/677.88 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.64x = 677.88 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.64x = 226,479.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,479.71/491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.66

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