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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.80, 677.96 and 351.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.80, 677.96 and 351.67 is: 484.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.80 : 677.96 = 351.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.80/677.96 = 351.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.80x = 677.96 × 351.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.80x = 238,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,414.80/491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.78

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