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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.90, 679.10 and 335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.90, 679.10 and 335.38 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.90 : 679.10 = 335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.90/679.10 = 335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.90x = 679.10 × 335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.90x = 227,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,756.56/491.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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