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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.07, 681.53 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.07, 681.53 and 319.52 is: 440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.07 : 681.53 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.07/681.53 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.07x = 681.53 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.07x = 217,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,757.46/494.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.74

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