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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.70, 677.25 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.70, 677.25 and 316.14 is: 436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.70 : 677.25 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.70/677.25 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.70x = 677.25 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.70x = 214,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,105.82/490.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.33

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