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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.97, 678.69 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.97, 678.69 and 470.64 is: 649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.97 : 678.69 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.97/678.69 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.97x = 678.69 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.97x = 319,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,418.66/491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.26

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