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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.32, 678 and 316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.32, 678 and 316.63 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.32 : 678 = 316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.32/678 = 316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.32x = 678 × 316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.32x = 214,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,675.14/491.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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