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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.78, 850.13 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.78, 850.13 and 491.04 is: 677.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.78 : 850.13 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.78/850.13 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.78x = 850.13 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.78x = 417,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,445.38/615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.91

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