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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.68, 678.18 and 344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.68, 678.18 and 344.26 is: 474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.68 : 678.18 = 344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.68/678.18 = 344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.68x = 678.18 × 344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.68x = 233,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,470.25/491.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.84

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