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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.27, 677.80 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.27, 677.80 and 316.71 is: 436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.27 : 677.80 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.27/677.80 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.27x = 677.80 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.27x = 214,666.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,666.04/491.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.96

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