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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.89, 678.28 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.89, 678.28 and 351.96 is: 485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.89 : 678.28 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.89/678.28 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.89x = 678.28 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.89x = 238,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,724.04/491.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.32

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