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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.61, 678.82 and 334.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.61, 678.82 and 334.57 is: 461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.61 : 678.82 = 334.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.61/678.82 = 334.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.61x = 678.82 × 334.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.61x = 227,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,112.81/491.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.98

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