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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.86, 678.38 and 350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.86, 678.38 and 350 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.86 : 678.38 = 350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.86/678.38 = 350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.86x = 678.38 × 350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.86x = 237,433
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,433/491.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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