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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.43, 678.47 and 436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.43, 678.47 and 436.76 is: 602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.43 : 678.47 = 436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.43/678.47 = 436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.43x = 678.47 × 436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.43x = 296,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,322.98/491.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.98

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