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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 676.93 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 676.93 and 316.17 is: 435.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 676.93 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/676.93 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 676.93 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 214,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,024.96/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.78

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