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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.44, 678.10 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.44, 678.10 and 344.02 is: 474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.44 : 678.10 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.44/678.10 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.44x = 678.10 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.44x = 233,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,279.96/491.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.69

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