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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.70, 678.58 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.70, 678.58 and 270.65 is: 373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.70 : 678.58 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.70/678.58 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.70x = 678.58 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.70x = 183,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,657.68/491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.52

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