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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 678.09 and 304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 678.09 and 304.69 is: 420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 678.09 = 304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/678.09 = 304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 678.09 × 304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 206,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,605.72/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.68

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