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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.63, 678.50 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.63, 678.50 and 270.63 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.63 : 678.50 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.63/678.50 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.63x = 678.50 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.63x = 183,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,621.10/491.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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