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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.94, 678.61 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.94, 678.61 and 334.56 is: 461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.94 : 678.61 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.94/678.61 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.94x = 678.61 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.94x = 227,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,038.72/491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.52

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