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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.42, 791.90 and 491.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.42, 791.90 and 491.16 is: 677.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.42 : 791.90 = 491.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.42/791.90 = 491.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.42x = 791.90 × 491.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.42x = 388,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,949.60/574.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.12

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