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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 676.80 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 676.80 and 402.48 is: 553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 676.80 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/676.80 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 676.80 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 272,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,398.46/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.93

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