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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.63, 678.44 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.63, 678.44 and 295.13 is: 407.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.63 : 678.44 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.63/678.44 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.63x = 678.44 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.63x = 200,230.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,230.43/491.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.28

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