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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.57, 678.35 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.57, 678.35 and 270.48 is: 373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.57 : 678.35 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.57/678.35 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.57x = 678.35 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.57x = 183,480.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,480.85/491.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.25

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