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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.59, 678.36 and 295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.59, 678.36 and 295.09 is: 407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.59 : 678.36 = 295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.59/678.36 = 295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.59x = 678.36 × 295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.59x = 200,177.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,177.25/491.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.20

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