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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.82, 678.96 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.82, 678.96 and 335.28 is: 462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.82 : 678.96 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.82/678.96 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.82x = 678.96 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.82x = 227,641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,641.71/491.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.86

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