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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.01, 681.48 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.01, 681.48 and 319.32 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.01 : 681.48 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.01/681.48 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.01x = 681.48 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.01x = 217,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,610.19/494.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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