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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 678.72 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 678.72 and 317.16 is: 437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 678.72 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/678.72 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 678.72 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 215,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,262.84/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.74

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