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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.66, 678.48 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.66, 678.48 and 270.60 is: 373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.66 : 678.48 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.66/678.48 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.66x = 678.48 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.66x = 183,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,597.71/491.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.43

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