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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.61, 678.95 and 334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.61, 678.95 and 334.95 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.61 : 678.95 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.61/678.95 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.61x = 678.95 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.61x = 227,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,414.30/491.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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