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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 678.09 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 678.09 and 314.22 is: 433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 678.09 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/678.09 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 678.09 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 213,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,069.44/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.81

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