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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.85, 678.43 and 314.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.85, 678.43 and 314.87 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.85 : 678.43 = 314.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.85/678.43 = 314.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.85x = 678.43 × 314.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.85x = 213,617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,617.25/491.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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