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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.55, 678.31 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.55, 678.31 and 305.04 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.55 : 678.31 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.55/678.31 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.55x = 678.31 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.55x = 206,906.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,906.77/491.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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