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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.01, 678.61 and 305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.01, 678.61 and 305.59 is: 421.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.01 : 678.61 = 305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.01/678.61 = 305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.01x = 678.61 × 305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.01x = 207,376.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,376.43/492.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.49

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