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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.32, 677.61 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.32, 677.61 and 316.36 is: 436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.32 : 677.61 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.32/677.61 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.32x = 677.61 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.32x = 214,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,368.70/491.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.31

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