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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.88, 677.97 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.88, 677.97 and 316.92 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.88 : 677.97 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.88/677.97 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.88x = 677.97 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.88x = 214,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,862.25/491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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