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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.39, 677.98 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.39, 677.98 and 316.83 is: 437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.39 : 677.98 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.39/677.98 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.39x = 677.98 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.39x = 214,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,802.82/491.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.14

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