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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.73, 677.82 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.73, 677.82 and 351.60 is: 484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.73 : 677.82 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.73/677.82 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.73x = 677.82 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.73x = 238,321.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,321.51/491.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.66

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