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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.31, 678.06 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.31, 678.06 and 294.84 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.31 : 678.06 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.31/678.06 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.31x = 678.06 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.31x = 199,919.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,919.21/491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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