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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.46, 678.09 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.46, 678.09 and 344.04 is: 474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.46 : 678.09 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.46/678.09 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.46x = 678.09 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.46x = 233,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,290.08/491.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.69

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