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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 677.28 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 677.28 and 316.16 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 677.28 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/677.28 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 677.28 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 214,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,128.84/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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