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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 678.70 and 270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 678.70 and 270.79 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 678.70 = 270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/678.70 = 270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 678.70 × 270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 183,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,785.17/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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