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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.52, 678.68 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.52, 678.68 and 305.28 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.52 : 678.68 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.52/678.68 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.52x = 678.68 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.52x = 207,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,187.43/491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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