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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.06, 681.45 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.06, 681.45 and 316.76 is: 436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.06 : 681.45 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.06/681.45 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.06x = 681.45 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.06x = 215,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,856.10/494.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.90

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