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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.83, 678.35 and 305.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.83, 678.35 and 305.43 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.83 : 678.35 = 305.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.83/678.35 = 305.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.83x = 678.35 × 305.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.83x = 207,186.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,186.91/491.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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