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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.44, 678.13 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.44, 678.13 and 292.28 is: 403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.44 : 678.13 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.44/678.13 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.44x = 678.13 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.44x = 198,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,203.84/491.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.31

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