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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.98, 679.02 and 295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.98, 679.02 and 295.51 is: 407.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.98 : 679.02 = 295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.98/679.02 = 295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.98x = 679.02 × 295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.98x = 200,657.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,657.20/491.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.86

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