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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.92, 679.02 and 344.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.92, 679.02 and 344.99 is: 476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.92 : 679.02 = 344.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.92/679.02 = 344.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.92x = 679.02 × 344.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.92x = 234,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,255.11/491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.21

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