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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.29, 678.05 and 317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.29, 678.05 and 317.14 is: 437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.29 : 678.05 = 317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.29/678.05 = 317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.29x = 678.05 × 317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.29x = 215,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,035.19/491.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.70

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