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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.36, 678.02 and 304.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.36, 678.02 and 304.79 is: 420.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.36 : 678.02 = 304.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.36/678.02 = 304.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.36x = 678.02 × 304.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.36x = 206,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,648.80/491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.57

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