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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.92, 679.02 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.92, 679.02 and 317.32 is: 438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.92 : 679.02 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.92/679.02 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.92x = 679.02 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.92x = 215,466.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,466.63/491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.01

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