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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.96, 678.02 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.96, 678.02 and 352.09 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.96 : 678.02 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.96/678.02 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.96x = 678.02 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.96x = 238,720.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,720.61/491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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