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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.86, 677.70 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.86, 677.70 and 316.44 is: 436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.86 : 677.70 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.86/677.70 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.86x = 677.70 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.86x = 214,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,451.39/490.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.89

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