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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.88, 678.52 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.88, 678.52 and 305.30 is: 421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.88 : 678.52 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.88/678.52 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.88x = 678.52 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.88x = 207,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,152.16/491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.14

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