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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 678.24 and 314.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 678.24 and 314.57 is: 433.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 678.24 = 314.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/678.24 = 314.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 678.24 × 314.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 213,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,350.57/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.85

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