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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.78, 678.66 and 295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.78, 678.66 and 295.46 is: 407.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.78 : 678.66 = 295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.78/678.66 = 295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.78x = 678.66 × 295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.78x = 200,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,516.88/491.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.74

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