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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.38, 678.44 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.38, 678.44 and 304.94 is: 421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.38 : 678.44 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.38/678.44 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.38x = 678.44 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.38x = 206,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,883.66/491.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.03

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