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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.37, 677.97 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.37, 677.97 and 316.50 is: 436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.37 : 677.97 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.37/677.97 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.37x = 677.97 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.37x = 214,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,577.51/491.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.69

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