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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 678.42 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 678.42 and 281.79 is: 388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 678.42 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/678.42 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 678.42 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 191,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,171.97/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.89

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