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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.68, 678.48 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.68, 678.48 and 352 is: 485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.68 : 678.48 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.68/678.48 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.68x = 678.48 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.68x = 238,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,824.96/491.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.73

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