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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.98, 678.90 and 270.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.98, 678.90 and 270.89 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.98 : 678.90 = 270.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.98/678.90 = 270.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.98x = 678.90 × 270.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.98x = 183,907.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,907.22/491.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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