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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.67, 678.48 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.67, 678.48 and 270.65 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.67 : 678.48 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.67/678.48 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.67x = 678.48 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.67x = 183,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,627.22/491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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