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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.52, 678.54 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.52, 678.54 and 305.10 is: 421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.52 : 678.54 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.52/678.54 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.52x = 678.54 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.52x = 207,022.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,022.55/491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.19

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