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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.65, 678.54 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.65, 678.54 and 305.19 is: 421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.65 : 678.54 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.65/678.54 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.65x = 678.54 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.65x = 207,083.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,083.62/491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.20

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