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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.40, 677.97 and 316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.40, 677.97 and 316.89 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.40 : 677.97 = 316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.40/677.97 = 316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.40x = 677.97 × 316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.40x = 214,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,841.91/491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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