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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491, 677.88 and 316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491, 677.88 and 316.65 is: 437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491 : 677.88 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491/677.88 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491x = 677.88 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491x = 214,650.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,650.70/491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.17

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