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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.47, 678.17 and 305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.47, 678.17 and 305.24 is: 421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.47 : 678.17 = 305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.47/678.17 = 305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.47x = 678.17 × 305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.47x = 207,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,001.98/491.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.19

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