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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.94, 678.72 and 474.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.94, 678.72 and 474.90 is: 655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.94 : 678.72 = 474.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.94/678.72 = 474.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.94x = 678.72 × 474.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.94x = 322,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,324.13/491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.21

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