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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.52, 678.12 and 304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.52, 678.12 and 304.82 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.52 : 678.12 = 304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.52/678.12 = 304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.52x = 678.12 × 304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.52x = 206,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,704.54/491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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