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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.06, 677.77 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.06, 677.77 and 316.51 is: 436.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.06 : 677.77 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.06/677.77 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.06x = 677.77 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.06x = 214,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,518.50/491.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.85

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