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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 678.36 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 678.36 and 317.04 is: 437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 678.36 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/678.36 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 678.36 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 215,067.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,067.25/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.34

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