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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.67, 677.79 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.67, 677.79 and 351.54 is: 484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.67 : 677.79 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.67/677.79 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.67x = 677.79 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.67x = 238,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,270.30/491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.61

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