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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.12, 678.09 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.12, 678.09 and 304.86 is: 420.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.12 : 678.09 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.12/678.09 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.12x = 678.09 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.12x = 206,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,722.52/491.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.92

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